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Produced by Michael Eardley
Assistant Producers Scott Faulkner and Phillip Ruder
Recorded July 23-24, 2012 at South Reno United Methodist Church
Program Notes by Chris Morrison
Photography by Stuart Murtland
Package Design by Tanglewood Productions

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1) The Red Violin Caprices
2) Arches
3) Tango Etudes: Etude No. 3
4) Tango Etudes: Etude No. 4
5) Tango Etudes: Etude No. 6
6) Paganiniana
7) Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: I. Allemanda
8) Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: II. Corrente
9) Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: III. Sarabanda
10) Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: IV. Giga
11) Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: V. Ciaccona

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I have always been drawn to music for unaccompanied violin. There is something deeply satisfying about creating complex harmonies on just four strings. People often associate the violin with beautiful melodies soaring above an accompaniment. Perhaps because of these associations, few composers have taken up the challenging task of writing works for violin alone. A completely unaccompanied recital is a special event indeed, and this repertoire is engaging, diverse, and very rewarding to perform. -Bella

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